March 17, 2020
4:45 p.m. (EDT)
Dear VU Colleagues, Students, and Stakeholders:
VU has been monitoring the changing environment of the coronavirus pandemic and is
announcing updates to VU’s plan for addressing the spread of the virus.
The following immediate actions have been taken:
- Classes at all VU sites, including online, will resume on March 23. Courses will now
be delivered online or in alternative delivery formats for the remainder of the semester. Beginning
March 23rd, all Spring courses will have an associated Blackboard component. Blackboard
is Vincennes University’s online learning management software that will allow students
to continue their learning in a virtual environment. By March 22nd, students will
see a Blackboard icon when they sign into MyVU. Clicking on that icon will enable students to see the Blackboard shells for each
of the courses they are enrolled in. In the “My Announcements” box for each course,
the student will find a greeting from the instructor and an explanation of how the
course will unfold for the remainder of the semester.
- Vincennes University’s residence halls will not be reopening and will stay closed
for the remainder of the semester. All students living in the residence halls are
being asked to move out beginning this weekend. To facilitate the retrieval of personal
belongings, promote an orderly process, and observe good social distancing practices,
a schedule for move-out has been developed and can be found below. Students will be
e-mailed instructions about the check-out process.
VU is aware that there may be some individuals living in VU housing who have a unique
situation requiring them to remain on campus. To request approval to remain in on-campus
housing, please contact VU’s Housing Office at 812-888-4225 or by email at housing@vinu.edu.
VU is committed to offering a safe, instructive and virtual learning environment for
the remainder of the semester. Please remember that we are all in this together. As
this fluid situation changes, we will respond to the recommendations and requirements
of health agencies and government entities accordingly and keep you informed.
Best regards,
Chuck Johnson, Ph.D.
President
Vincennes University
On Campus Housing Move-out Schedule
Please be mindful of the dates below. If a conflict exists, please contact the Housing/Res
Life Office at 812-888-4225 or by email at housing@vinu.edu.
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Date
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Location
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Time
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Friday, March 20th
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Clark and Vigo Residence Halls University Apartments
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8:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Saturday, March 21
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Harrison and Vanderburgh Residence Halls University Apartments
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8:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Sunday, March 22
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Godare and Ebner Residence Halls University Apartments
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8:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Saturday March 28
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Any Residence Hall University Apartments
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8:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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